The state creates, businesses pioneer green transformation

(Dan Tri) - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh emphasized that businesses must change and adapt to dual transformation, both digital and green transformation; comply with commitments on sustainable development and green growth.

Vietnam is emerging as a "bright star"

On the afternoon of November 10, in Hanoi , Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended and spoke at the annual Vietnam Business Forum 2025.

The forum is an opportunity for the business community to propose to the Government solutions to achieve the goal of developing a green and sustainable economy ; to make commitments, plans and roadmaps to demonstrate their responsibility in implementing green transformation.

According to Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang, to affirm its commitment to green development, Vietnam has issued many guiding documents and with its important geopolitical and economic potential and position.

Vietnam is facing a great opportunity to transform itself, catch up, take shortcuts and create momentum for a leap forward in economic, social and environmental development.

In that process, the business community is identified as a key factor, playing an important role. Enterprises are both the subjects and the companions, pioneering in implementing policies and guidelines on rapid and sustainable development and realizing the goals and solutions in the National Strategy on Green Growth for the period 2021-2030 and vision to 2050.

Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang speaks at the Forum (Photo: VGP).

According to Mr. Ho Si Hung, Co-Chairman of the Vietnam Business Forum, the business community, both domestic and international, highly appreciates the strategic vision and strong direction of the Government in promoting two growth pillars, namely the Net Zero 2050 commitment and digital economic strategies, which have created a clear roadmap for implementation.

The business community also affirmed its commitment to being a reliable and proactive partner, providing international resources, technology and expertise to work with the Government to solve major national problems and realize development goals.

Mr. Dau Anh Tuan, Deputy Secretary General of the Vietnam Federation of Commerce and Industry, assessed that Vietnam is currently emerging as a "bright star" of the Asian region, not only thanks to its stable growth foundation and high openness of the economy, but also due to its strong efforts in institutional reform, digital transformation and commitment to green development.

According to Mr. Tuan, Vietnam is being seen as a potential destination in the new global value chain, where international enterprises come not only to produce, but also to expand markets, connect supply chains and seek sustainable development values. Vietnam can absolutely break through to become a model developing country leading in green transformation and sustainable integration.

The expert believes that there are three main pillars to shape the next stage of development, including transparent, fair, and effective institutions; green businesses, green finance, and green markets; and proactive, responsible, and truly empowered local governments.

3 strategic breakthroughs

Speaking at the Forum, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh assessed that this year's theme is topical and meaningful in the context of the world and Vietnam considering green transformation and digital transformation as key driving forces for rapid and sustainable development.

The Prime Minister affirmed that this is also the political determination and action of the Party, State and Government of Vietnam in promoting growth on the basis of renewing traditional growth drivers and effectively exploiting new growth drivers. Along with that is building an independent and self-reliant economy associated with deep, substantial and effective international integration.

Sharing his views on digital and green transformation, the Prime Minister affirmed that promoting the development of the green and digital economy is an objective requirement, a strategic choice, and a top priority for Vietnam. The development of the digital economy must be associated with the green economy, circular economy, knowledge economy, and sharing economy.

Regarding green economy, Vietnam has made specific commitments at COP26. Meanwhile, digital transformation also contributes to making the investment and business environment more transparent, making it more favorable for businesses. In this process, Vietnam hopes to continue receiving support and cooperation from developed countries, international partners, and FDI enterprises in terms of capital, institutions, technology, governance, and human resource training.

The Prime Minister emphasized that over the past five years, Vietnam's economy has proven its resilience to external shocks, maintaining a growth rate among the highest in the world (Photo: VGP).

Regarding the key tasks and solutions in the coming time, the Prime Minister stated that, first of all, Vietnam will continue to maintain political stability and social order and safety, which is the basis for stabilizing policies for rapid and sustainable development; stability for development, development for stability, ensuring security, safety and security for the people.

Along with that, promote three strategic breakthroughs in institutions, human resources and infrastructure with the spirit of "open institutions, transparent infrastructure, human resources and smart governance"; restructure the economy, innovate the growth model based on science and technology, and innovation.

In the context of many countries having high public debt ratios, Vietnam will continue to maintain macroeconomic stability, control inflation, and ensure major balances of the economy. This is the premise and basis for formulating other policies such as timely, appropriate, flexible, and effective monetary policy and focused, key expansionary fiscal policy.

Along with that, promote the connection of Vietnam's economy with countries in the region and the world; between Vietnamese enterprises and FDI enterprises and enterprises around the world; connect production chains, supply chains, and global value chains.

Develop human resources ready for high-quality FDI, focusing on developing high-quality human resources with technological skills, digital management and green awareness. Strengthen cooperation between the 3 Houses: State - Enterprises - Schools, especially in the fields of high technology, artificial intelligence, big data and clean energy.

Creative state, pioneering enterprises, public-private partnership

For the business community and FDI investors, the Prime Minister suggested expanding investment, transferring technology, connecting with Vietnamese enterprises, participating in institution building, modernizing smart governance with the spirit of "a creative state, pioneering enterprises, public and private cooperation, a rich and strong country, happy people, and benefiting entrepreneurs".

Specifically, the Prime Minister wants FDI enterprises to pioneer and lead in implementing green transformation goals; at the same time, they need to connect and support domestic enterprises in the implementation process.

The Prime Minister suggested that the business community should further enhance its awareness, role and social responsibility towards environmental issues and green growth, especially actively participating in contributing opinions in the process of building, perfecting and enforcing laws on the environment, green economy and sustainable development.

At the same time, businesses must change and adapt to the dual transformation of both digital and green transformation. Implement digital transformation in production and business, boldly invest in new machinery, equipment, and technology to reduce energy consumption; comply with commitments on sustainable development and green growth, focusing on environmental and social indicators in each product.

Regarding the recommendations and proposals of businesses, the Prime Minister stated that Vietnam is always open, receptive, ready to have frank dialogue, together seek solutions, remove difficulties and obstacles to promote rapid and sustainable economic development with the core solutions being green transformation, digital transformation, the spirit of "nothing is impossible", "listening together, understanding together, believing together, aspiring together, doing together, winning together, enjoying together", "harmonious benefits, shared risks".

Source: https://dantri.com.vn/kinh-doanh/nha-nuoc-kien-tao-doanh-nghiep-tien-phong-chuyen-doi-xanh-20251110195823781.htm